Nissan LEAF to reverse into record books: The Nissan LEAF electric car (pictured) has already been something of

The Nissan LEAF electric car (pictured) has already been something of a record breaker, having scooped both the European Car of the Year and World Car of the Year titles in 2011 – however, now it aims to show that even when it’s going backwards, it’s going forwards. That’s because the Nissan LEAF will attempt to complete the famous Goodwood hill-climb course at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the fastest time possible – but in reverse. Its aim is to shatter the Guinness World Record for the fastest time travelling over one mile in reverse. It is believed that with the drive coming from the electric motor in its wheels, the Nissan LEAF is capable of achieving the same speeds going backwards as it does going forwards and with its batteries located under the floor of the car, its low centre of gravity should make it very stable with little body roll under cornering. It also...